Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)sandbox

Feb 07 2025 15 ep. 12 mins 1

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The (Chief Strategy Officer) CSOsandbox Podcast Channel was established to present contemporary content of relevance to corporate leaders and professional strategy practitioners.

This channel is a part of a system that incorporates skills in research, information dissemination, executive education, management consulting and facilitation. Our knowledge base is presented within the Strategic Management Institute (SMI) website www.smiknowledge.com. Specific strategy concepts are based on content described in the books Corporate Strategy (Remastered) I and II (Routledge, 2020). The consulting component of the overall information delivery and dissemination network is PH Strategy and Leadership (www.phsandl.com).

The CSOsandbox podcast channel is website can be found at https://csosandbox.buzzsprout.com while the CSOsandbox itself is located at www.csosandbox.com.

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Energising the strategic role of the CFO: From analysts of the past to authoritative advisors of the future

Feb 07 2025 17 mins

The traditional role of the CFO is undergoing a transformation, as suggested in this thought-provoking podcast. The narrative challenges conventional notions by advocating for a paradigm shift in the CFO's responsibilities. Interestingly, this evolution leverages existing resources within CFO teams, particularly the Management Accountants, who are facing technological disruptions o

Disruption and reinvention in the automotive sector: Is Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) missing the mark?

Jan 19 2025 31 mins

As depicted in the thumbnail Jaguar is in the process of the developing a new car, coupled with a new production platform oh, and by the way, coupled with a reinvention of the company Jaguar Land Rover. In the promotion of this new car Jaguar has attracted the wrath of many, the support of few. In this podcast we look for, and find a deeper purpose in the advertisement. At the end

Reimaging the future at Mattel

Nov 18 2024 3 mins

Listen to an insightful exploration of the innovative strategies employed by Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz, as we analyze his approach through the lens of the Strategic Management Institute's Third Wave Strategy. Discover how Kreiz not only implemented conventional restructuring for performance improvement but also revitalized Mattel, transforming it from a traditional toy manufacturer int

Defining the difference between restructuring and transforming – and why it matters

Aug 22 2024 3 mins

While advances in technology continue to evolve other global forces have entered the equation (geo political unrest, climate, consequences of Covid) more recently. Nearly all have contributed to a loss of equilibrium in global markets and by definition, corporate performance. In this video I apply a brief history of Telstra to highlight the difference between a prosponsive program

Strategy as a Bites: Organisational Learning as an Eco System

Nov 23 2023 53 mins

An overview of Organisational Learning as an Eco System - a support commentary to the webinar posted separately. In this podcast specific elements of organisational learning are discussed. the main message however is: 1. We make a distinction between individual and organisational learning. When Peter Senge talking about systems thinking as the only form of sustainable competitive a

Video Bite: Strategy as an Integration of Social and Technical Trajectories

Oct 17 2023 2 mins

A taste of what is covered in the webinar with the same name uploaded separately. This podcast is published as a supplement to the coursework on corporate strategy that provides insight into Third Wave Strategy - as a system. An overview to the coursework, the Corporate Strategy Master Class program and subscription details can be found here: https://www.csosandbox.com/buy-online-s

Video Bites: Third Wave Strategy Practice

Jul 18 2023 3 mins

In this era of great volatility, Third Wave Strategy provides a strategic management platform that enables the integration, alignment and systemisation of all forms of strategy practice. It is characterised by a systemic and integrated approach to its construct, a dynamic application of its practice and the use of deep, critical, dextrous strategic thinking in its enactment. The vi

Video Bites: Making the Role of the Chief Strategy Officer Your Own

Jul 18 2023 2 mins

Scant research has been undertaken into the role of the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), that is, the determination of what a CSO does. As specialists in strategy practice, the Strategic Management Institute (SMI), the research arm of Paul Hunter Strategy and Leadership has evolved a representation of the role. It is based on raw experience in the field, empirical research, and conclu

Video Bites: Strategy whisperers and nudgers: Evolving the corporation from within

Jul 18 2023 2 mins

High potential executives (high pots) can be found in every corporation. Their presence, although generally overt is valued. So much so, they are feted with personal development opportunities that may ultimately include a sponsored stint at an international business school. While this is good for the individual, its overall value to the corporation is questionable. That is because

Video Bites: Muddling Through: Strategic decision making for complex, high risk problems

Jul 18 2023 3 mins

Driven by extreme uncertainty following the onset of Covid - 19, immediate change became an imperative for all CEOs. Their response was impressive, corporate leaders sprang into action. This begs the question though: If decision making is improved during a crisis, why isn’t it that good all the time? The answer lies in the circumstances of the problem being addressed. Influential